If you’re like me—whether you’re in school or long out—September signals the time we hit the malls and do a wardrobe refresh. But don’t just head to the clothes racks. One of the best ways to update your back-to-school look is with some great jewelry. Here are three back-to-school cool jewelry trends you won’t want to miss.—Sue Perry
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Among the most sparkling stars at the 2016 MTV VMA’s were the emeralds dripping from Beyonce’s earlobes. Now, days after the event, the media can’t stop buzzing about the many Lorraine Schwartz-designed pieces Queen Bey wore—including the estimated $13 million price tag. It was only a couple of months ago that the music icon wowed us with more Instagram-worthy jewelry choices from her Lemonade video. They include those stacks of Dylanex necklaces and chokers coiled around her neck and the […]
When it comes to luxury jewelry, green is the new gold; that goes for silver and gemstones too. Creating ethical jewelry is becoming a priority among many top luxury brands who still want to dazzle us with beautiful, sparkly creations, but also want to make it easier for jewelry consumers to shop responsibly. Is it really possible to do both? You bet! We are seeing more designers who are committed to crafting jewelry that protects human rights as well as our natural resources. In fact, on a recent trip […]
If you’re charmed by charm bracelets, you’ll love the crop of the coolest new charm rings we’ve been seeing with petite gemstones, chains, fringe and other baubles dangling from their bands. The rings, shown above, are by Dior, spotted in a recent edition of T Magazine. We also noticed that a number of top designers showing at this summer’s big jewelry events featured rings with elements of movement to them—be they quirky little charms or other doodads that could be spun or flipped around while wearing the […]
If you’re an Instagram jewelry junkie like I am, you can’t help but notice the well manicured digits that show off those sparkly engagement rings and stunning bangle stacks that cycle through a day’s viewing. I’ve come to the conclusion that pairing jewelry with the right mani is an art form in and of itself. The nails have to look polished and refined, but the ultimate goal is to pick manicures that let your jewelry shine. Personally, I like short ladylike nails, but when it […]